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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.51, 4,483.77 and 2,319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.51, 4,483.77 and 2,319.39 is: 3,197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.51 : 4,483.77 = 2,319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.51/4,483.77 = 2,319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.51x = 4,483.77 × 2,319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.51x = 10,399,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399,611.30/3,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.41

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